Heavy Rush Today in Jalandhar Banks- No Public Dealing on 30-09-09

Monday was holiday due to Dusshera. Wednesday would be a bank holiday ( half yearly closing on 30-09-09 ). Friday is Gandhi Jayanti ( 02-10-09 ).

Today ( 29-09-09 ) , there was heavy rush in banks in Jalandhar.Customers had to wait for long times to get their work done.

The computer network of a prominent bank broke down which further aggravated bank customers' woes.

Punjabi Belles ( "Mutiyaars" ) on Motorcycle

Dusshera Celebrated at Urban Estate( Ganna Farm ) Jalandhar

Seminar on " Jinnah And Partition " Held in Doaba College Jalandhar

A seminar on Qaid-e Azam and partition was held in Doaba College Jalandhar.The prominent panelists were vice chancellor Kurukshetra University Dr. Amarjit Singh and Chander Mohan.Prof. Sukhvinder Singh was moderator . Dr. Ranbir Singh, Head of Deptt. ,also, shared his views.

It is very gratifying to see younger generations discussing the events leading to partition of India. India and Pakistan can live together like brothers.

UCO Bank Mithapur Road Jalandhar Shifted to New Building

UCO Bank Mithapur Road Jalandhar shifted to a new And modern building.Manoranjan Kalia, Minister Punjab Government , Rakesh Rathore, Mayor Jalandhar and high officials of the Bank were present on the occasion.

Navratras Start-Ramlila From 19 to 27 September 2009

The great Indian festival season , which began with the holy month of Ramazan , has strengthened further with the start of Navratras . Melas are being held at all Mata Mandirs like Vaishno Devi, Chintpurni ; Jawalaji , Trilokpur Devi and others.

Ramlilas have , also ,started in Jalandhar. These would conclude on 27- 09-07 on the eve of Dusshera.

Eid would be celebrated on Monday , 21-09-09.

Prabhjot Kaur of Kamla Nehru College of Education Phagwara Shines

In the results declared by Guru Nanak Dev University Prabhjot Kaur of Kamla Nehru College of Education Phagwara bagged sixth position in University.

APJ College of Fine Arts Jalandhar Bags Top University Positions in Bachelor of Design Course

In Bachelor of Design ( VIII semester )
Seema Rani First in University
Anurati Pathak - Second
Khushpreet Kaur- Third
Aditi Mehta - 4 th

All are students of Apeejay College of Fine Arts Jalandhar.

Great !

Anupam Miss Fresher of KMV College Jalandhar

Freshers'Night programme was held by hostel students of Kanya Maha Vidyala ( KMV College ) Jalandhar. There was a cultural variety programme. Anupam was declared " Miss Fresher "

Amandeep Kaur of DAV College Jalandhar Tops M.Sc Maths -II Yr.

Amandeep Kaur of DAV College , Jalandhar has topped in M.Sc Maths II year in the rsult declared by Guru Nanak Dev University.

Presently, Amandeep is pursuing B.Ed course at Govt. Education College Jalandhar . Her ambition is to join civil services.

Court Fees Hiked Rolled Back- Now Turn of Electricity Hike Roll Back

The concerted and unified efforts of lawyers in Punjab has made Punjab Government roll back its recent decision of multi fold increase in court fees. Lawyers in Jalandhar were very happy and celebrated.

Now,it is the turn of roll back and relief for paid urban consumers of electricity. Unjustified hikes should be rolled back and octroi on urban consumers should, also , be withdrawn with immediate effect. Octroi has been abolished in Punjab. Its selective levy on paid urban consumers is totally unjustified .

Multifold Increase in New Tubewell Connections For Free Electricity to Farmers in Punjab

This summer an extreme contradiction was seen in Punjab regarding Paid Urban Consumers of electricity and Free Agriculturist consumers . Whereas paid consumers were subjected to massive power cuts, electricity was diverted to free agriculturists. Urban consumers were paying massive Bills and receiving no electricity . Now, in a move that adds insult to injury on paid consumers ,in order to pay for the electricity consumed by free consumers Punjab Government has effected a massive hike ,WITH RETROSPECTIVE EFFECT on paid urban consumers.

According to a report in the " The Tribune " one of Punjab 's most respected newspapers, a leading political party has carried out a survey and has found the following ;

No. of New Agricultural Tube wells sanctioned

Year 2007-08--11058 New Tube well connections
Year 2008-09- 50,803 New Tube well Connections
Current Year -Over 60,000 New Tube well Connections

As a result additional power consumption by the agricultural sector was :-

52 million units 2007-08
283 million units 2008-09
333 million units current year.

The reason for effecting massive power rates on paid consumers is , now , clear.

Admissions to Post Graduate Courses in Guru Nanak Dev Universiy Affliated Colleges Extended to 25-09-09

According to Registrar of Guru Nanak Dev University Dr. Raghubir Singh admissions to MA - M.Sc. in Guru Nanak Dev University colleges has been extended to 25-09-09 as counselling and final admissions to B.Ed would conclude on 19-09-09.Candidates not successful in B. Ed coarse can opt for post graduate courses.

Dr. Parminder Kaur Principal Lyallpur Khalsa College For Women Honoured

It is a matter of great pride for Jalandhar that Dr. Parminder Kaur Principal Lyallpur Khalsa College For Women Jalandhar has been honoured with the prestigious National Saraswati Award ( Education ).

Dr. Parmider received the award for her paper " Dynamics of Education ".

Navratra Starting From Saturday. Ramlila - Preparations On

Sharads are ending on Friday ( 18-09-09 ). Navratras start from Saturday.

Ramlila rehearsals are in full swing. Soon Ramlila stages would be put up in many mohallas and colonies. Dushehra committee office bearers of various Dushehra Committees have been holding meetings. Effigies of Demon Gods would be fabricated .

The great Indian festival season , which started with Ramzan , would get in to full swing.

Baba Simran Das Jalandhar Mela on 16-09-09

61 st Mela of Baba Simran Das Kauli Tarad Jalandhar would be held on 16-09-09 at Shri Krishan Mandir New Railway Road Jalandhar .Mahant Ram Prakash would deliver sermons.

Commerce Quiz Held in Doaba College Jalandhar

Commerce and Business Management Deptt. of Doaba College Jalandhar organised a commerce quiz in college in which Principal Doaba College Jalandhar was the chief guest.

70 students participated . The teams were divided in to
Sony
LG
Nokia
Samsung


LG team ( Rajkumar , Tarvir and Sahil ) came First.

Nokia team ( Manpreet Kaur , Neha and Dipika ) came Second

Principal Dhiman and Dr. Naresh Malhotra gave way prizes to the winners.

Doordarshan in India - Celebrates Its Golden Jubilee Today ( 15-09-09 )

Television in India turns 50 today.It has seen many technological impacts.

Doordarshan Kendra Jalandhar is celebrating the occasion with a cultural programme titled " Sham Sunehri ".Senior Director Doordarshan Jalandhar Daljit Singh held a press conference and enlightened people about the achievements of Doordarshan and its vision for future.

Kabbadi Trials Held at Village Parasrampur ( Jalandhar Cantt )

NRI Harjinder Singh Dhanoa ( UK ) is running Baba Lodhiana Kabbadi Academy at Village Parasrampur ( Jalandhar ).Trials for Kabbadi were held at Mata Channan Kaur Dhanoa Sports Stadium in which more than 400 sportsmen participated.

" Iftaar " Party at Jama Masjid, Imam Nassir Jalandhar

An " Iftaar " was held at Jama Masjid , Imam Nassir , Jalandhar. It was presided over by Pirzada Nassiruddin . Chief Guest was KD Bhandari MLA> Other dignitaries included Chairman Improvement Trust , Jalandhar Baljit Singh Neelamahal , President Idgah Welfare Society Mohammad Usmaan Qureshi , President Jamat-e- Suleimani Abid Hassan and many others.

For Ramjaan Sharif 14 & 15 Sept.2009 for Jalandhar ; Phagwara; Phillaur and Goraya

Iftaar : 6.37
Sehri : 4.51

HMV College Jalandhar Bags Trophy in Poem Recitation Competition by Rotary Club

A poem recitation competition was held by Rotary Club of Jaladhar. The competition was presided over by Major General JDS Bedi and conducted under the supervision of Project Director PDG Rotarian SV Hans . Maj Gen Iqbal Singh ( Retd. ) was the chief guest.

Judges were Pritam Singh Luthra Ashwani Sharma and Poonam Gakhar.

Sakshi Sagar came first. HMV College Jalandhar won the overall Trophy.

Jalandhar Boxers Shine Punjab State Boxing Championship

Jalandhar District bagged second position in Senior Group Punjab State Boxing Championship held at Dera Baba Nanak at Gurdaspur. In Senior category Gagandeep , Ankita Nanda and Priti won Gold meals.

In Junior group Chanchal Bains ,Priyanka and Nandini bagged Gold Medals.

"Iftaar " Party Organised in Jalandhar

Tahir Hussein ; Dilshaad , Imtiaz , Iqbal Ahmad , Aaftaab and others organised an " Iftaar " party at Masjid Bilal , Ashok Nagar , Jalandhar . Chief Guest was president of Idgah Welfare Society , Mohammad Usmaan Qureshi . Prominent Hindu and Sikh personalities of Jalandhar , also, participated .

Camp Held in Jalandhar For Infertile Couples

A two day camp ( 12-13 Sept 2009 ) was held at Oberoi Hospital & IVF Centre , Gujaral Nagar , Jalandhar .Super specialist Dr. Harinder Kaur Oberoi examined patients and prescribed treatment for them

Jalandhar Lawyers to Strike on 14-09-09 & 15-9-09

Works in courts in Jalandhar would be paralysed on 14 & 15 September because of strike call given by District Bar Association Jalandhar. Lawyers are protesting against a steep increase in court fees. For example , for Vakalatnama ( Power of Attorney ) given by a client to his counsel court fees has been increased nearly 40 times. Lawyers would , also, block traffic between 11am to 12 noon on highways. The meeting of District Bar Association ( DBA ) was chaired by President DBA BS Lucky and Secretary Rajbir Singh.

Paid Punjab Consumers of Electricity- Disappointed by Shimla Meet of Akali Dal

Paid consumers of electricity in Punjab were keenly looking forward to the outcome of " Introspection Meeting " of Akali Dal held at Shimla. Paid consumers were , not only expecting the ruling party in Punjab ,to roll back recent hikes of electricity but , also , substantial relief to urban non agriculturist consumers . Urban consumers had under gone horrendous power cuts in the sweltering months of hot summer while electricity was diverted to free rural consumers. Paid urban consumers were hoping that the ruling party would follow the criteria of equality.

But paid urban consumers have got no relief at all. Paid consumers are, now , asking why is that in free India landlords holding land worth hundreds of crores are being provided with free electricity whereas poor urban small shopkeepers and other businessmen charged at penal rates ( what electricity department categorises as COMMERCIAL rate. )Is it a crime to run a small time enterprise in Punjab cities ? Is it a crime to earn livelihood in cities ? Why then is there a difference , perceived in Governmental eyes , between the commercial nature of growing paddy and running urban businesses .

Paid consumers of electricity are demanding full disclosures from Punjab State Electricity Board regarding the quantum of free electricity being supplied to super rich big landlords. After all free power to big landlords is directly subsidised by urban non agriculturists.

NGO " Pahal " Honouring Dr. Raman Chawla as Jalandhar 's " Shan-e- Shahr "

" PAHAL " ( meaning Initiative ) is a well known NGO ( Non Govt. Organisation ) also based in Jalandhar.

"Pahal " is going to honour Dr. Raman Chawla of Oxford Hospital Jalandhar as Jalandhar's " SHAAN-E_ SHAHR ".

For Jalandhar ciizens yes vote please type:-

JSES B and SMS 57272

For further details about " Pahal " please click :

pahal-ngo.org

Deficient Monsoon or Delayed Monsoon ?

About the time the South West Monsoon normally withdraws , this time ,it is active with a vengeance. Earlier , economists were talking about a failed monsoon or deficient monsoon. With late heavy rains , now , it appears to be only case of delayed monsoon. Many rivers of north India are rising. From drought we may be moving to a flood like situation.

All these uncertainties underscore the vital need for proper water management. Earlier very village had a village pond ( TOBBA ), Whenever there was excessive rain extra water flowed in to these ponds. This extra water could be used later.

We urgently need to revive these ponds in Jalandhar and else where.

566 cases settled in Jalandhar Lok Adalat

With District & Session Judge Jalandhar Gurdev Singh as Chairman and Additional Sessions Judge Jalandhar KC Gupta as Chief In charge, 7 benches of Lok Adalat in Jalandhar , ( Civil Judges - Gurmit Kaur ; HS Grewal , Jaspinder Singh ; PM Sharma ;M.Chugh & Ashish Abrol ) on 12-09-09 , settled 566 cases. An aggregate amount of around Rs. 3.5 crore was settled in favour of claimants by conciliation.

A Special Mahila Lok Adalat ( cases related to women ) would be held in Jalandhar on 26-09-09.

Regular Lok Adalats are held in Jalandhar every three months. In between , Pre- Lok Adalats are held. Special segment Lok Adalats like Mahila Lok Adalat , Traffic Lok Adalat , Pension Lok Adalat , N.I.( Negotiable Instruments ) Lok Adalats etc.are , also , held. The decision of all Lok Adalats ( Award ) is final . This Award cannot be challenged in any trial court.

Knee Joint Replacement Special Camp in Jalandhar on 13-09-09

In co-operation with the renowned Punjab Kesari group of newspapers , a special knee joint replacement camp is being held on Sunday , 13-09-09 at Satyam Hospital, Kapurthala Chowk , Jalandhar City ( Tel : 0181- 4633333 ; 9814909405 _.

Renowned Joint Replacement Surgeon , Dr. Shubhang Aggarwal M.Ch. Orth. ( UK ) would be in charge .

Lok Adalat in Jalandhar on 12-09-09

Lok Adalats would be held in Jalandhar courts on 12-09-09. In Lok Adalats decrees are passed on the basis of compromise and conciliation. Litigants can freely interact with the judges even without lawyers. There is no court fees.

The decree of every type of Lok Adalat / Pre Lok Adalat ( Award ) is final . There is no appeal against it and it cannot be challenged in any trial court.

Lok Adalats are very useful where the disputes pertains to a monetary amount like compensation amount etc,

Selective Favouritism in Electricity Rates in Punjab

The discrimination and unequal treatment being given , these days , to consumers of electricity in Punjab is similar to the tyranny of " Jazia " imposed in medieval times.

According to Punjab State Electricity Board ,which functions under the policy guidelines of Punjab Government , all farmers ,even those owning land worth hundreds of crores , are eligible for free electricity. Whereas a small time urban shop keeper comes under what the electricity board classifies as " commercial " category and is charged at penal rates. If urban traders are indulging in " commercial " activity so are rural farmers There is absolutely no difference between the commercial nature of both occupations.

Massive Hike in Court Fees- Lawyers on Strike To-day

Punjab Government has effected , in one go , a multi fold increase in the rates of court fees charges. For example Vakalatama ( for engaging a lawyer ) court fees have been raised 40 times.

Lawyers in Jalandhar and rest of Punjab observed a strike today ( 09-09-09 ) to protest against such a massive increase .

Paid Consumers in Punjab Talk of Collective Non Payment of Electricity Bills

Electricity rates are being increased in Punjab that too with retrospective effect .Free consumers of electricity are being left untouched.

This autocratic move is Punjab Government's " reward " to paid urban consumers of electricity for the massive cuts which were thrust up on them during the recent sweltering summer months. Electricity supply was , then , diverted to FREE rural agriculturist consumers including big landlords.

But it seems that this time paid consumers are in no mood to submissively accept Government policies based on blatant discrimination and selective favouritism .

Paid consumers of electricity are asking for , inter alia , :-

- Immediate removal of octroi being charged on urban consumers.

- Re look in to the entire logic of granting subsidies a selective groups of free consumers which include some of the wealthiest land owners of Punjab.

- Stoppage of Power Theft and Corruption

The paid consumers are talking about resorting to Gandhian methods of protest. They would collectively stop payment of electricity bills.

This may be 21 st century Punjab's " BIJLI SATYAGRAHA "

Free Heart Check-Up Camp in Jalandhar 0n 09-09-09

Heart Care Society Jalandhar in memory of Shaheed Lala Jagat Narain is organising a free heart check-up camp by Grecian Super Speciality Hospital , Sec 69, Mohali ,on 09-09-09 , timing 9.30 am to 2 pm at RATTAN HOSPITAL, 280, Shaheed Udham Singh Nagar, Jalandhar.

Phone : 98140-67687 ; 98146-10390

Former Punjab CM HS Brar Passes Away- Holiday Observed

Former Punjab Chief Minister Harcharan Singh Brar passed way .Every body in Jalandhar and else where condoles his death .

Whereas we do appreciate Punjab Government's symbolic gestures of mourning like flying National flag at half mast. But declaring a public holiday ( Monday 07-09-09 ) serves no purpose at all. As things are , Punjab Government works for only 5 days in a week with numerous holidays and half holidays. In the present case the last Govt. working day was Friday ( 04-09-09 ). The next working day would be Tuesday ( 08-09-09 ). Do our political leaders ever give a thought to how much inconvenience these holidays cause to the ordinary Non VIP public which may have any important work with a Govt Department ?

With the Sixth Pay Commission the cost of bureaucracy has gone up heavily. With so many holidays the Govt. requires more officials to do the same amount of work. For all this the common man pays by way of more taxes.

Being part of the Govt. does not mean no accountability for tax payers' money.

75 Year Old NRI Takes a Second 25 Year Bride

A hot topic of discussion in Jalandhar was a news item regarding a Non Resident Indian ( NRI ) of Ludhiana marrying, for the second time , a 25 year old girl. The NRI " husband " has two married and one unmarried daughters from his first marriage solemnised 37 years ago. A police complaint has been lodged in the local NRI cell by NRI's first wife.

Usually , NRIs do not care about marriage laws and take on multiple wives with impunity. When questioned they come up with the plea that Indian laws like HMA do not apply to them. Such NRIs argue that multiple marriages are allowed in the country of their settlement. The Indian bride and her relatives get too confused to see through the bluff and soon accept their " destiny " .

However this NRI was not so brazen. He went to Punjab's predominant Muslim town of Malerkotla and got converted to "legitimise " his second " marriage

( According to a legal expert of Jalandhar there are clear Supreme Court rulings against those who convert merely to engage in multiple marriages. Many Islamic nations have banned polygamy .He advocated the urgent need for a uniform Marriage Law )

Paid Consumers of Electricity in Punjab- Deeply Upset Over Likely Rate Hike

Presently , Punjab is divided in to two. Paid consumers and Free consumers of electricity. For the last 6 months paid consumers were subjected to massive power cuts , mainly during the sweltering heat.Electricity at that time was diverted to free rural agriculturist consumers . Urban trade and industry was , thus , crippled.

There was a genuine and absolutely logical demand that all sections of society ,whether urban or rural and supporters of every political party should be treated equally and given free power. After all if Government can give free electricity to some it can give free electricity to every one.

Now, instead of rewarding the paid consumers for their perseverance and sacrifice , Punjab Government is set to play a cruel joke on paid consumers of electricity .What to talk of even lowering electricity rates , it was reported in today's newspapers that to meet the cost of subsidising free consumers of electricity ( which includes big landlords ) ,Punjab Government is all set to increase power rates of paid consumers. This hike would be effective retrospectively. Free consumers would remain untouched .

It seems this is the last straw on the camel' s back .It is worse the "JAZIA " imposed by Taliban.

Every Punjabi's money is hard earned. Every Punjabi has a right to be treated equally.

Jalandhar Schools & Colleges Prepare For Teachers' Day ( 05-09-09 )

Tomorrow is Teachers,s Day ( Dr. S. Radhakrishanan's Birthday ). All schools and colleges are preparing for this great day.

Punjab Government has also acknowledged the supreme role of the college teachers and college principals by pay hikes

Heavy Rain in Jalandhar

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Heavy rain and strong winds in Jalandhar in the morning have not dampened the enthusiasm of devotees to the Sodal Mela . Today is a local holiday in Jalandhar.

Sodal Mela on 03-09-09- Flag Hoisting Ceremony To-day

Sodal Mela Jalandhar would be held on Thursday on ( 03-09-09 ). All preparations are complete.

At a traditional religious ceremony , held today , a flag hoisting was done to formally announce the commencement of the Mela.

Good Rains in Last Few Days

This year's monsoon is just days away from withdrawing. But the last few days has seen good amount of rainfall in Jalandhar and rest of north India. This would be very beneficial for the standing ( mainly paddy ) crops.

Even powers cuts have come down significantly.